Durg District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Durg, a district of Chhattisgarh
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Chhattisgarh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Durg District of Chhattisgarh.
In 2011, Durg had population of 3,343,872 of which male and female were 1,682,101 and 1,661,771 respectively. In 2001 census, Durg had a population of 2,810,436 of which males
were 1,417,893 and remaining 1,392,543 were females. Durg District population
constituted 13.09 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Durg District was at 13.49
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 18.98 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Durg District recorded increase
of 17.24 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Durg Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Durg in 2011 were 79.06 compared to 79.06 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.82 and 70.23 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 86.43 and 64.64 in Durg District. Total literate in Durg District were 2,303,378 of which male and female were 1,284,612 and 1,018,766 respectively. In 2001, Durg District had 1,793,890 in its district.
Durg Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Durg, it stood at 988 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 982. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 966 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Durg District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.60 % | 3,129,745 |
| Muslims | 2.50 % | 83,499 |
| Christian | 0.73 % | 24,304 |
| Sikh | 0.73 % | 24,276 |
| Buddhist | 0.59 % | 19,587 |
| Jain | 0.51 % | 17,209 |
| Others | 1.27 % | 42,569 |
| Not Stated | 0.08 % | 2,683 |
Durg Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Durg district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Durg was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Durg 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,343,872 | 33.44 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,880,000 | 38.83 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,930,000 | 39.37 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,980,000 | 39.82 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,020,000 | 40.22 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,050,000 | 40.56 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,080,000 | 40.85 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,100,000 | 41.10 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,130,000 | 41.31 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,140,000 | 41.49 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,160,000 | 41.65 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,170,000 | 41.78 Lakhs |
Durg Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33.44 Lakhs | 28.10 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,343,872 | 2,810,436 |
| Male | 1,682,101 | 1,417,893 |
| Female | 1,661,771 | 1,392,543 |
| Population Growth | 18.98% | 17.24% |
| Area Sq. Km | 8,535 | 8,542 |
| Density/km2 | 392 | 329 |
| Proportion to Chhattisgarh Population | 13.09% | 13.49% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 988 | 982 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 963 | 966 |
| Average Literacy | 79.06 | 75.62 |
| Male Literacy | 87.82 | 86.43 |
| Female Literacy | 70.23 | 64.64 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 430,536 | 438,094 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.88% | 15.59% |
Durg Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Durg. There were total 430,536 children under age of 0-6 against 438,094 of 2001 census. Of total 430,536 male and female were 219,341 and 211,195 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 963 compared to 966 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.88 percent of Durg District compared to 15.59 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.71 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Durg Houseless Data
In 2011, total 698 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Durg district of Chhattisgarh. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,568. This approx 0.07679719797887% of total population of Durg district.
Durg District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Durg district for 2011 is 392 people per sq. km. In 2001, Durg district density was at 329 people per sq. km. Durg district administers 8,535 square kilometers of areas.
Durg District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Durg population for 2011 census, 38.42 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,284,765 people lives in urban areas of which males are 655,949 and females are 628,816.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Durg district is 959 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Durg district was 945 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 147,707 of which males and females were 75,956 and 71,751. This child population figure of Durg district is 11.58 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Durg district as per census 2011 is 85.59 % of which males and females are 91.79 % and 79.13 % literates respectively.
In actual number 973,225 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 532,392 and 440,833 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 61.58 % population of Durg districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Durg district population living in rural areas is 2,059,107 of which males and females are 1,026,152 and 1,032,955 respectively.
In rural areas of Durg district, sex ratio is 1007 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Durg district is considered, figure is 973 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 282,829 in rural areas of which males were 143,385 and females were 139,444. The child population comprises 13.97 % of total rural population of Durg district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Durg district is 74.88 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.21 and 64.68 percent respectively.
In total, 1,330,153 people were literate of which males and females were 752,220 and 577,933 respectively.
All details regarding Durg District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Durg District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 61.58 % | 38.42 % |
| Total Population | 2,059,107 | 1,284,765 |
| Male Population | 1,026,152 | 655,949 |
| Female Population | 1,032,955 | 628,816 |
| Sex Ratio | 1007 | 959 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 973 | 945 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 282,829 | 147,707 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 143,385 | 75,956 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 139,444 | 71,751 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 13.74 % | 11.50 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 13.97 % | 11.58 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 13.50 % | 11.41 % |
| Literates | 1,330,153 | 973,225 |
| Male Literates | 752,220 | 532,392 |
| Female Literates | 577,933 | 440,833 |
| Average Literacy | 74.88 % | 85.59 % |
| Male Literacy | 85.21 % | 91.79 % |
| Female Literacy | 64.68 % | 79.13 % |
City/Metros in Durg District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Durg District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durg and Bhilai Nagar (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,064,222 | 545,916 | 518,306 |
| Cities inside Durg District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhilai Nagar (Municipal Corporation) | 625,700 | 322,309 | 303,391 |
| Durg (Municipal Corporation) | 268,806 | 136,641 | 132,165 |